We’ve had many discussions here about the Cubs’ payroll for 2018 and how Theo & Co. seemed determined to stay under the luxury tax threshold of $197 million this year.
Whether you agree with that determination or not, the Cubs front office did accomplish this goal. In March, after the Cubs got everyone on the ballclub signed for this year, I posted this article estimating the Cubs’ total payroll for luxury tax purposes at $184,582,892. This includes not only salaries for the 25-man roster, but estimates for what minor leaguers on the 40-man roster will be paid as well as other player benefits.